Regional

“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” ~James E. Faust

The Wonewoc Badgers held its monthly meeting at the Stillbrooks’ farm outside of Wonewoc on Nov. 14. The members enjoyed a horse-drawn hayride and an educational presentation about goats by Anna Roehling and Tessa Gehri.

Antlers, incorrectly called horns by some, are found in deer, elk, caribou and moose.  These boney structures are extended growths of the skull plate.

Antlers lack marrow but being true bone, are composed of calcium and phosphorus, along with other minerals.

Sauk County continues to show more signs of COVID-19 issues.

Between Nov. 16 and 22, another person died from the virus, bringing the death toll in the county to 68.

Also, there were 11 new hospitalizations and 279 new confirmed cases, according to data from Sauk County Public Health.

It was one of the toughest budget cycles yet for Sauk County. Despite that, taxpayers will get a break next year.

Sauk County Public Health will hold its next COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Nov. 18.

It will take place in the West Square Building basement,505 Broadway, Baraboo.

The 9 a.m. to noon session is for adults only. All three vaccine brands and boosters will be available.

Sauk County is among those who will be affected by State-issued grants to support workforce development.

Per diem is staying the same for Sauk County Board supervisors.

Last week, the board unanimously approved keeping per diem at $90 for a full board meeting and $75 per committee meeting.

The board also approved the chair’s salary of $650.

Sauk County Public Health and the Board of Health have released their ideas to help curb the spread of coronavirus during the holidays.